Discrimination

Archive of posts in the 'Discrimination' category

Discrimination / The fallout from the AFL’s investigation into alleged racism at Hawthorn Football Club

Last year, allegations of racism rocked the AFL and the Hawthorn Football Club. Now, some of the Indigenous players involved...

6 Jun 2023

Discrimination / Australia urged to strengthen response on audio description

Disability advocates are urging the Australian Government to commit to changing the law to require audio description be provided on...

5 Jun 2023

Discrimination / Recent changes to federal discrimination powers and complaint processes

In December 2022, changes were made to how the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) can handle complaints and tackle...

29 May 2023

Discrimination / Australian Government urged to strengthen response on audio description

Disability advocates are urging the Australian Government to commit to changing the law to require audio description be provided on...

23 May 2023

Discrimination / 2SER: the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia.

17 May is IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia. The day is widely recognised in...

18 May 2023

Discrimination / 2SER: An appropriate cost model for Commonwealth discrimination cases

The Federal Government is looking at changing unfair laws that discourage people from taking a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint...

4 May 2023

Discrimination / We've failed the LGBTQIA+ class of 2023

Opinion piece from PIAC Director of Policy and Advocacy Alastair Lawrie LAST week, the Australian Law Reform Commission was meant...

26 Apr 2023

Discrimination / Delay to ALRC religious schools inquiry leaves LGBTQ students and teachers exposed to discrimination

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) is seriously concerned about an 8-month delay on the outcome of the Australian Law...

21 Apr 2023

Discrimination / Outcome of inquiry allowing religious schools to hire based on faith pushed back by eight months

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) says it is “seriously concerned” about an eight-month delay on the outcome of an...

21 Apr 2023

Discrimination / Joint statement: Time for equal access in discrimination claims

We all deserve to be safe at work and free from discrimination and sexual harassment. While sexual harassment is pervasive...

17 Apr 2023

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